Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Advances in medical and surgical technology have made it possible for people with
congenital heart disease (CHD), meaning present at birth, to live longer, and fuller lives than ever
before. However, as these individuals get older, ongoing care to support
their health is crucial. This is because as a repaired heart from early
childhood grows and adapts through life, negative consequences can occur.
Routine check-ups are critical, even when you don’t have symptoms.
For that reason, the gold standard of care today for adults with CHD is
regular follow-up and treatment by specialists trained in adult congenital
heart disease (CHD).
RWJBarnabas Health’s Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program offers a gold standard of care. Our program combines unparalleled expertise with a full range of diagnostic, treatment and support services for individuals with a variety of congenital heart conditions.
Requesting an Appointment
Prior to scheduling an appointment with one of our specialists, you may need a referral. In some cases, you may make a self-referral. For a self-referral, please contact us or request an appointment online.
Conditions Treated
Our program is able to treat a variety of congenital heart conditions. These include but are not limited to:
- Atrial septal defect
- Bicuspid aortic valve disease
- Coarctation of the aorta
- D-Transposition of the great arteries
- Ebstein anomaly
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- L-Transposition of the great arteries
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Pulmonary valve atresia
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Total anomalous pulmonary venous return
- Truncus arteriosus
- Ventricular septal defects
Procedures Offered
Your doctor will decide the specific procedure based on several factors, including the type of congenital heart condition you have and how severe it is; your age, medical history and lifestyle; and results of tests performed during your initial evaluation. Some procedural options may include:
- Arterial switch
- Atrial septal defect surgery (includes transcatheter options)
- Atrial switch
- Bicuspid aortic valve disease surgery
- Fontan procedure
- Glenn operation
- Norwood procedure
- Patch aortoplasty
- Patent ductus arteriosus surgery (includes transcatheter options)
- Resection with end-to-end anastomosis
- Subclavian flap aortoplasty
- Truncus arteriosus repair
- Ventricular septal defect (includes transcatheter options)
Our Team
Instrumental to our program’s success is our passionate, experienced,
and integrated multidisciplinary team comprised of cardiovascular specialists
skilled in all aspects of health care. Our clinical Programs and Specialties
are comprised of nationally recognized medical specialists working alongside
the highest qualified team of nurses, technicians, pharmacists, and many others.
Leadership
Our Adult Congenital Heart Disease program is led by:
Dr. Rajiv Verma is an experienced cardiologist specializing in adult congenital heart disease as well as pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Dr. Verma is Board Certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease as per the American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Access to the Latest Medical and Clinical Research
RWJBarnabas Health Heart, Vascular & Thoracic also prides itself in providing patients with the opportunity to have access to the latest technology and medical advancements via participation in some of the most renowned clinical studies offered. As you are aware, clinical studies help bridge research and patient care by evaluating therapies, drugs and diagnostic tools to drive discoveries into clinical practice. To learn more about our clinical trials, please visit our Clinical Trials page.